Chinese hacker charged with stealing COVID-19 research sent to the US
Chinese Hacker Extradited to the U.S. A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from a U.S. agency during a significant cyberattack has been extradited to the mainland United States. This case, involving Xu Zewei, has been described by FBI Director Kash Patel as “a historic victory for cybersecurity efforts” under the former Trump administration. […]
Ex-NYPD officer and PTA parent charged with stealing $50,000 from school
Long Island PTA Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement A mother involved with a Long Island PTA has been arrested on charges of stealing over $50,000 from an elementary school while simultaneously working as a police officer in New York City, authorities reported on Wednesday. Jody Skarlatos, 43, a resident of Center Reach, held the role […]
Unauthorized Immigrant Receives 3-Year Prison Sentence for Stealing Kristi Noem’s Purse
Illegal Immigrant Sentenced for Theft from DHS Secretary In a recent case, an undocumented immigrant, Mario Bustamante Leyva, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing the wallet of former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem last April. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced the sentence on Wednesday. Leyva, 50, originally from Chile, […]
New Yorker writer critical of capitalism admits to stealing from Whole Foods multiple times in NYT podcast
A longtime writer for The New Yorker, known for her critical views on capitalism, recently admitted on a New York Times podcast that she has shoplifted from her local Whole Foods “several times.” Gia Tolentino, 37, made this surprising revelation during a discussion with left-leaning streamer Hasan Piker and Times opinion culture editor Nadja Spiegelman. […]
Sheriff: Individuals Charged for Stealing and Slaughtering Cattle in Texas
Cattle Rustlers Arrested in Texas On Friday, five individuals were taken into custody in Texas following a detailed investigation that commenced last December. These suspects are believed to have stolen and slaughtered around 70 cows in Williamson County, and they are now being held in jail, as reported by local news. The Williamson County Sheriff’s […]
Fraud suspect Abdirashid Said, accused of stealing $11 million, misses court appearance.
Warrant Issued for Minnesota Man Accused of Medicaid Fraud A Minnesota man, Abdirashid Ismail Saeed, 50, was absent from a court hearing this week regarding his alleged involvement in an $11 million Medicaid fraud scheme, prompting authorities to issue an arrest warrant. Saeed failed to show up for a pretrial session in Hennepin County, resulting […]
$167 million Powerball winner taken into custody for the fourth time since winning the lottery, accused of stealing cash in a burglary.
Kentucky Powerball Winner Faces Arrest Again A 51-year-old man from Kentucky, who hit the jackpot with a $167.3 million Powerball prize less than a year ago, has been arrested for the fourth time since his win. James Shannon Farthing, alongside his mother, discovered that their April 26, 2025 victory was the largest lottery payout in […]
Thieves in California charged with stealing 10,000 gallons of diesel valued at $65,000
Two individuals have been apprehended on charges of stealing nearly 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel, valued at around $65,000, in two separate theft incidents. Steven Anthony Bailey, aged 40, and 27-year-old Brian Briceño Mena were arrested after police linked them to gas thefts that occurred in May 2025 and March 2026. The Riverside County Sheriff’s […]
Former employee admits to stealing more than $20,000 from a congresswoman’s account to cover credit card bills.
Former Congressional Staffer Pleads Guilty to Theft A former congressional staffer has admitted to stealing over $20,000 from an Ohio representative’s bank account to help pay her credit card bills, according to authorities. Courtney Hruska, 40, entered a guilty plea on Tuesday to charges of wire fraud for using financial information belonging to her previous […]
$167M Powerball winner revealed as a repeat offender, charged with stealing $12K in third arrest since winning the jackpot
Powerball Winner Arrested Following Home Invasion A man who suddenly went from a career criminal to a millionaire after winning $167.3 million in the Kentucky Powerball is now facing accusations of a head-scratching home invasion that involved only $12,000 in cash. This incident, which occurred over the weekend, has raised some eyebrows. James Farthing, 51, […]